Janet Lawler s love of family, nature, and 'all things silly' inspires much of her writing. Her critically acclaimed children s books include Love Is Real (HarperCollins), written in "impeccably rhymed couplets"(PW review); If Kisses Were Colors (Dial); and pop-up Halloween favorites Silly Ghosts and Silly Skeletons (Jumping Jack Press). Janet s family lives in Connecticut with a dog, a lizard, and assorted wildlife visiting the backyard. Visit her website at www.JanetLawler.com.